When any conforming or nonconforming building or use which is in existence on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, which is restored and continued in operation after being damaged or destroyed by fire, collapse, explosion or other cause, to the extent that the cost of restoration does not exceed 60% of the assessed value, there may be provided only the off-street parking or loading faculties equivalent to any maintained at the time of such damage or destruction. However, in no case shall it be necessary to restore or maintain parking or loading facilities in excess of those required by this chapter for equivalent new uses or construction.
(Ord. 1999-2, Zoning § 20, subs. .030, passed 2-15-1999)